Droxford Village Community

Keeping warm in winter

By Droxford CouncillorDroxford Village Community

"THE NORTH WIND DOTH BLOW …..”
Did you know that an older person dies in the UK every seven minutes during the winter?
And that last winter, the number of older people dying from cold-related illnesses, increased by 35% over the previous winter.
… and that the UK ranks second-worst in Europe in respect of excess deaths in colder months.
Further information here